A roundup of the food I loved the most in Greece
Bo-Kaap: A Celebration of Heritage and Community
The Bo-Kaap in Cape Town with its bright multicoloured homes. This post looks at the history and places to visit in this beautiful community
How to Plan Your Solo Trip to Cape Town
As a Capetonian, I’ve had plenty of solo adventures around Cape Town and absolutely love exploring the city on my own. Over the years, I’ve discovered a lot about traveling alone here. Plus, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a few international friends who visited Cape Town, and their perspectives, combined with my local insights,…
Celebrating Creativity at Cape Town’s International Art Festival
I attended the International Public Art Festival in 2020, just before the pandemic hit Cape Town. It was one of the last events I got to experience before things changed. I’m a huge fan of street murals—they make art accessible to everyone, are free to view, and uplift communities. At the time, I worked in…
Nobel Square Monument in Cape Town
Nobel Square is located on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The square honours South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize winners. It was officially opened in December 2005. The idea for the square came from Ebrahim Rasool, who was the Premier of the Western Cape at the time. The square has the statues of Albert Lutuli,…
Visiting The Long Walk March To Freedom Sculptures
The long walk to freedom is the title of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography. Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first democratic president. He spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid. The Long March to Freedom includes a sculpture of Nelson Mandela. And sculptures of other remarkable freedom fighters who contributed to South Africa’s democracy. I…
A Guide to Hiking Kloof Corner in Cape Town
Kloof Corner is one of the easiest hiking trails in Cape Town. It takes only around 20 to 30 minutes to reach the summit, making the entire hike roughly an hour to complete. While the trail is steep, most of it consists of stairs, which makes the ascent manageable.
51 Weird things about South Africa
51 weird things about South Africa. It’s hard to spot your own weirdness. After I lived in Germany for a year I noticed things about my country which I never did before. Things that Germans don’t do. Here’s my list of my own observations mixed with what I found online.
A Day at Cape Point Ostrich Farm: An Unforgettable Experience
Last year, my boyfriend and I visited Boulders Beach to see the adorable penguins 🐧. After the long lockdowns, we were eager to be outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as possible. On our way back, we were both starving and decided to stop at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm. To our surprise,…
Explore Arniston: Stay at 16 on Main
If you’re planning a visit to the Cape Agulhas area, 16 on Main in Arniston is an excellent self-catering property that accommodates up to 12 guests. Although I’ve previously written about a day trip to Cape Agulhas and Struisbaai, I didn’t have the chance to stay overnight. However, I did visit Arniston back in 2015…
Discover Marianne Wine Estate: A Gem in Stellenbosch
Marianne Wine Estate is located in Stellenbosch and was started by a French family. I got to experience a unique wine tasting there paired with biltong.
Exploring Struisbaai: A Coastal Gem in the Overberg Region
Struisbaai is a coastal village in the Overberg region of the Western Cape in South Africa. This small town is part of the Cape Agulhas Municipality. It is super close to Cape Agulhas just (8km, 4.97 miles) away which is known for being the southernmost point of Africa.
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